Karen Malle, MS ('03)
Bellevue, WA
Interviewed June 2005
Briefly describe your personal history:
Trained as a physician in Denmark, worked for eight years as such. Moved to Seattle and decided to pursue something new. Acupuncture seemed like a nice, contained little field (ha!).
Briefly describe your practice (business model):
Employed by Pro Sports Club as an acupuncturist in their medical spa in Bellevue.
How is natural medicine accepted in your region?
Very well. People around here are very open to the idea of complementary medicine.
What do you find to be the most interesting aspect of practicing?
Helping people find relief from their ailments.
What keeps you motivated to practice?
The good results that my patients most often obtain from treatment.
What is/has been your most useful resource?
The confidence that I have in my education making me highly qualified to do what I do.
What’s “next” for you? Where would you like to place your energies?
Right where I am! But also looking for a place to volunteer.
What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of medicine?
My family is pretty interesting J. I also enjoy hiking, rowing, reading, movies, and traveling
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